Teaching Textbooks

The self-teaching math program that homeschool parents dream about. Teaching Textbooks handles instruction via animated lectures and auto-grades everything. Your kid works independently while you drink coffee.

Pros

• Truly self-teaching — animated video lessons explain every concept
• Auto-grading saves parents hours
• Built-in gradebook tracks progress
• Kids actually enjoy it (gamified elements)
• Affordable compared to many curricula

Cons

• Not as rigorous as Saxon or Singapore Math
• Can be too easy for advanced students
• Online-only (requires internet access)
• Limited upper-level options compared to traditional programs

Best For

• Parents who want their kids to work independently in math
• Kids who are intimidated by or struggle with math
• Families juggling multiple kids at different levels
• Anyone who hates grading math worksheets

Skip This If...

• Your child is advanced in math and needs challenge
• You want the most rigorous math preparation possible
• You don't have reliable internet access

The Verdict

Teaching Textbooks is the "set it and forget it" of homeschool math. It won't produce math olympiad winners, but it will get your kid through math without tears — yours or theirs. Perfect for the parent who didn't sign up to teach long division.